Music Therapy in New Jersey

What is Music Therapy?

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.

How Does Music Therapy Work?

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used to addressphysical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals; assessthe strengths and needs of each client; provideindicated treatment which includes creating music with instruments, singing, moving to and/or listening to music; and createavenues for strengthening functionalabilities within the music therapy treatment that may be transferred to other areas of client lives.